Canvas

What is Canvas

Canvas is the learning management system where students find the content provided by their instructors of their past and present classes. Faculty use Canvas to deliver the content modules, assignments, grades, activities, discussion boards, groups, tests/quizzes, and a lot of other things for the students to navigate through their course work. Whether you are a freshman, transfer, or a current student, learn more about navigating Canvas by enrolling in Getting Started with Canvas.(opens in new window)

Using Canvas - The Basics

• • Access Canvas on laptop or desktop

    To login to Canvas, go to canvas.csuchico.edu(opens in new window)

    Once the page opens, you will be prompted to login with your Chico State Credentials.

    Then you will be prompted to verify through Duo.

  • Access Canvas on Student App

    Canvas Student allows students to access their courses and groups using a mobile device. Students can submit assignments, participate in discussions, view grades and course materials. The app also provides access to course calendars, To Do items, notifications, and Conversations messages.

    Canvas Student requires a Canvas account and is available for both Android and iOS devices.

    Canvas Student App Guide(opens in new window) (Android dowload from Play Store)
    Canvas Student App Guide(opens in new window) (IOS download from App Store)

    Here is a link to a tutorial article(opens in new window) on Viewing Classes & Assignments, Navigating the App, and Managing Account.

  • Ally for Students (Download Course Materials in Alternative Formats)

    Video Tutorial

    Outside of Blackboard, you can use the Blackboard Ally File Transformer(opens in new window) to test how BB Ally works or transform any documents to one of the many file options (i.e. audio files, HTML, translated, etc.)

    Written Tutorial

    Students will see a Download arrow next to the file to be viewed.

    

    Click on the download arrow to see other options for that document.

    

    As the student chooses Alternative Formats, another screen will appear giving further options.

    

    The student clicks on the best format for their needs, then clicks download.

    Which format should I use?

    Not sure what format to download? Let us help you decide. This table shows at-a-glance the best formats for your different needs.

    You might not see every alternative format in your list of choices to download. The formats generated depend on the original content type.

    

  • Steps to access Getting Started with Canvas (Self-Paced Course)

    1) Click the self-enroll link provided to you.
    Link to access  https://canvas.csuchico.edu/enroll/L94AMD

    2) Log-in to Canvas using your Chico State Portal credentials.

    3) Click the Enroll in Course button. Click Enroll in Course.

    4) You will get a confirmation message that you have successfully enrolled. Click Go to the Course to view. Click Go to the Course.

  • Using Canvas Help

    Using Canvas Help

    Canvas Web Help

    Instructors/Teachers/Course Facilitators:

    How do I get help with Canvas as an instructor?

    Students: How do I get help with Canvas as a student?

    Canvas Mobile Apps’ Help

    Instructors/Teachers/Course Facilitators:

    • How do I get help with the Teacher app on my Android device?
    • How do I get help with the Teacher app on my iOS device?

    Students:

    • How do I get help with the Student app on my Android device?
    • How do I get help with the Student app on my iOS device?
  • Canvas Student Guides

    Choose a topic below for Canvas Help for Students by topic. Each Help topic will open in a new browser window. These are Canvas-created resources and video tutorials are mainly overviews.

    You will then be able to select from specific Canvas Help Guides related to each topic. Canvas Help Guides are organized by "How do I...?" questions. Select the question closest to yours.

    NOTE: Tutorials labeled "Guide" are written documentation.

    Canvas Student Guides
    Accessing Alternative Formats - Guide(opens in new window)	Announcements - Guide(opens in new window)	Assignments - Guide(opens in new window)
    Calendar - Guide(opens in new window)	Course Navigation - Guide(opens in new window)	Discussions - Guide(opens in new window)
    Files - Guide(opens in new window)	Global Navigation - Guide(opens in new window)	Grades - Guide(opens in new window)
    Inbox - Guide(opens in new window)	Modules - Guide(opens in new window)	Pages - Guide(opens in new window)
    People and Group - Guide(opens in new window)	Profile and User Settings - Guide(opens in new window)	Pronto - Guide (Google Doc)
    Quizzes - Guide(opens in new window)	Rich Content Editor - Guide(opens in new window)	Viewing Unpublished Courses - Guide(opens in new window)

  • Canvas Student Video Guides

    Choose a button below for a Canvas Video Guide for Student by topic. The link will open in a new browser window. These are Canvas-created resources. Video Guides are primarily overviews.

    NOTE: Tutorials labeled "Video" are Video documentation.

    Canvas Student Video Guides
    Assignment Overview - Video(opens in new window)	Assignment Submissions - Video(opens in new window)	Calendar - Video(opens in new window)
    Canvas Overview - Video(opens in new window)	Canvas Student App - Video(opens in new window)	Dashboard - Video(opens in new window)
    Discussions - Video(opens in new window)	Feedback - Video(opens in new window)	Files - Video(opens in new window)
    Grades - Video(opens in new window)	Groups - Video(opens in new window)	Quizzes - Video(opens in new window)
    Notification Preferences - Video(opens in new window)	Profile and User Settings - Video(opens in new window)	Rich Content Editor - Video(opens in new window)

Need more help?

Contact Wildcat Computing Support wildcatcomputing@csuchico.edu.